Mon. 15 Sep, 2025

NC TraCS K12 Career Development Program Information Session

Mon. 15 Sep, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Postdoctoral fellows who have secured a faculty position and junior faculty interested in applying for the NC TraCS K12 mentored career development program are invited to learn more about the program at an upcoming information session. This round of applications is for positions that would begin July 1, 2026.

The same information will be presented at each information session (September 15 from 10-11 a.m. OR September 25 from 2-3 p.m.) followed by time for questions and discussion. All sessions are in-person ONLY & held in Brinkhous-Bullitt room 219.

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one session to ask questions about the program overall as well as program eligibility. If you cannot attend an information session, please contact Kate Matthews at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your questions.

Key Dates:
Letter of Intent deadline: November 19 by 5 p.m.
Application deadline: December 19 by 5 p.m.

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Tue. 16 Sep, 2025

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

Tue. 16 Sep, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

This 3-morning course is intended as a basic introduction to statistical terms, methodologies, and analysis strategies commonly used in clinical and translational research. The goal of this course is for participants to understand the vocabulary and fundamental concepts of biostatistics that will allow them to better design, implement, and analyze research studies as well as communicate more effectively with biostatisticians.

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners will be held from 9 a.m - 12 p.m. on the following three days: Tuesday, September 16; Thursday, September 18; and Friday, September 19. Please note: There will be no class held on the Wednesday of this week.

Presenter:
Marcy Boynton, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, UNC School of Medicine
Training & Career Development Team, NC TraCS Institute

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Wed. 17 Sep, 2025

Odum Institute: Introduction to MAXQDA

Wed. 17 Sep, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Introduction to MAXQDA

his course will cover the features of MAXQDA (version 2025), a qualitative and mixed methods analysis software program that is used to systematically code, evaluate, and interpret textual data. Its capabilities include coding (including AI coding) and memo writing as well as advanced features such as generating matrices and code diagrams--as well as incorporating quantitative variables in analysis. We will demonstrate how to get started in the software by importing data as well as the mechanics of applying codes, using demographic variables, generating reports, building analytic matrices, and using other specialized analysis features.


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KickStart Venture Services: NSF I-Corps Information Session

Wed. 17 Sep, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Accelerate your ideas through customer discovery and market opportunity validation!

KickStart Venture Services is recruiting community startups as well as faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with innovations and an interest in commercialization to participate in their virtual NSF I-Corps program. They will teach you the principles of customer discovery to help you better understand the market potential of your innovation!

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps Program (I-Corps) was launched in 2011 and has quickly become one of the world’s largest and most successful technology commercialization accelerators. The I-Corps regional program helps researchers and aspiring innovators determine if they are solving a real-world problem with true market opportunity. NSF’s I-Corps Program not only provides funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help commercialize promising technologies, it is offered at NO COST to the community.


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For more information about the I-Corps Program, visit KickStart Venture Services.

AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program: Informational Webinar

Wed. 17 Sep, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program: Cohort 3 Informational Webinar

This informational webinar is designed for those interested in applying to Cohort 3 of the AIM-AHEAD & NCATS Training Program. It will provide a high-level overview of the program, key details, and the application process and requirements. Program leads and instructors will be available to answer questions and share resources to help potential applicants determine if the program aligns with their research interests and career goals. This webinar will also include a dedicated Q&A period at the end of the session.

For more information, visit: Call for applications for the AIM-AHEAD and NCATS Training Program and the Frequently Asked Questions document

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Thu. 18 Sep, 2025

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

Thu. 18 Sep, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

This 3-morning course is intended as a basic introduction to statistical terms, methodologies, and analysis strategies commonly used in clinical and translational research. The goal of this course is for participants to understand the vocabulary and fundamental concepts of biostatistics that will allow them to better design, implement, and analyze research studies as well as communicate more effectively with biostatisticians.

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners will be held from 9 a.m - 12 p.m. on the following three days: Tuesday, September 16; Thursday, September 18; and Friday, September 19. Please note: There will be no class held on the Wednesday of this week.

Presenter:
Marcy Boynton, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, UNC School of Medicine
Training & Career Development Team, NC TraCS Institute

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Fri. 19 Sep, 2025

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

Fri. 19 Sep, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners

This 3-morning course is intended as a basic introduction to statistical terms, methodologies, and analysis strategies commonly used in clinical and translational research. The goal of this course is for participants to understand the vocabulary and fundamental concepts of biostatistics that will allow them to better design, implement, and analyze research studies as well as communicate more effectively with biostatisticians.

Introduction to Data Analysis for Beginners will be held from 9 a.m - 12 p.m. on the following three days: Tuesday, September 16; Thursday, September 18; and Friday, September 19. Please note: There will be no class held on the Wednesday of this week.

Presenter:
Marcy Boynton, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, UNC School of Medicine
Training & Career Development Team, NC TraCS Institute

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Introduction to Focus Groups

Fri. 19 Sep, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also observe or participate in a mini "mock" virtual focus group session.

This event may be recorded. Materials such as slides or handouts will be shared with documented attendees only.

Presenters:
MaryBeth Grewe, MPH and Simone Frank, MPH
NC TraCS Qualitative Research Service


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Sat. 20 Sep, 2025

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Sun. 21 Sep, 2025

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